Zain Al Qudah

Zain AlQudah joined DMCC in 2026 as Manager of the DMCC Gaming Centre, where he leads partnerships, ecosystem development, and industry programming. In his role, he works closely with regional and international stakeholders across the gaming value chain to build strategic collaborations, deliver high-impact initiatives, and support DMCC’s ambition to position Dubai as a leading destination for gaming companies, talent and industry innovation.

With a background in game development, immersive technologies, and strategic programme delivery, Zain brings experience across partnerships, community building, and industry engagement. He combines technical understanding with commercial and ecosystem-focused thinking to create practical, value-driven initiatives that support industry growth and strengthen DMCC’s role within the regional and global gaming landscape.

Samar Hasan

Samar is a serial entrepreneur having established Epiphany in 2016, Sohni Dharti Climateers in 2018; Epiphany Angels – a network of likeminded angel investors; Epiphany Games – a dedicated arm to promote tech entertainment entrepreneurship in MENA, Pakistan and ASEAN regions. She co-founded two award winning, international entertainment and emerging tech conferences - Ten18 and GameX.

Samar is a seasoned innovation specialist with more than 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship development, strategic communications, PR, advocacy, partnerships and fundraising. She has developed successful advocacy and behavioral change campaigns on financial inclusion, governance, future of work, climate change, entrepreneurship, conducted nationwide marketing and outreach activities and delivered workshops, seminars, panel discussions, conferences and hackathons.

Asad Ehmed

Asad is a serial entrepreneur and consultant with strong know-how in tech, games, entertainment, fashion, and retail businesses. He is passionate about business development, growth and expansion strategies, establishing valuable partnerships, and creating and releasing new products and services.

Asad initiated his first games-as-a-service studio in 2013 (TiLabs) which began as a passion project and evolved into a sizable company with a significant footprint in Ukraine and Jordan. This growth was driven by a diverse team of developers and creatives from Europe, Indonesia, and Jordan. Asad then co-founded an immersive tech studio in 2015 focusing on the GCC market that worked with clients including Toyota, Volkswagen and many more.

Since 2017, he has been working with Epiphany as Chief Strategy Officer, eventually evolving into a co-founder role, helping position the company as a leading player in the gaming ecosystem in Pakistan and the MENA region. Asad's role includes co-designing gaming interventions and skills enhancement training programs. He is also involved in designing the content strategy to increase Epiphany’s brand visibility in the gaming space and is responsible for brand partnerships.

Fuelling his commitment to knowledge-sharing, he also co-founded a premium games and entertainment tech conference tailored for the MENAPT region (Ten18Con) bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and enthusiasts. The conference gained recognition and won the award for the best tech conference in 2021.

In a recent endeavour, he founded a new venture studio alongside gaming industry veterans, boasting experience in global hits like Angry Birds, Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Farmville. Under this new studio, he leads a global team comprising talent from Rovio, Ubisoft, EA, and more, strategically based in Finland, Spain, and Germany. While actively contributing to the MENAPT ecosystem, Asad is deeply involved in expanding venture studio businesses across these international hubs.

In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Asad acts as a seasoned management consultant, specializing in the gaming industry and plays a pivotal role in establishing new game studios, fostering innovation, and navigating the intricate landscape of the gaming industry. He is currently acting as a strategic adviser to indie studios in Pakistan, Ukraine, Dubai, Egypt, and Spain.

Founder and director of the Global Capital Confluence, an exclusive platform designed to bring together global leaders and executives from family offices, investment funds and emerging technologies. With over 9 years of experience, Asad has built a robust network across key sectors, including family offices, FDIs, private equity, and venture capital. His work has been instrumental in shaping investment opportunities in the gaming, entertainment, and sports-tech industries.

The Global Capital Confluence focuses on educating Family Offices, Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), fostering meaningful connections and sparking insightful discussions around investments and trends in rapidly evolving sectors.